Work-Study Sr. Student Associate, Texas Materials Institute

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Job Posting Title:

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Hiring Department:

Texas Materials Institute

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Limited Duration Based on Business Need

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest numbers of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.

Position Purpose

The Work-Study Senior Student Associate will provide marketing, and social media support to the Texas Materials Institute (TMI) and the Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) graduate program. This position offers hands-on experience in university operations and event coordination within an academic environment.

The Sr. Student Associate will support the Institute's social media, video content, marketing, website, and newsletter activities. This position is ideal for a student who is creative, detail-oriented, comfortable with digital media, and interested in communications, marketing, video production, and content development.

The student will assist with capturing photo and video content in labs, classrooms, events, and other department activities; editing and organizing media content; updating social media platforms and website content; and supporting newsletters and marketing initiatives. The student may also assist with promoting Institute's news, events, research highlights, and outreach efforts.

Students must be eligible for work-study for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semester.

Responsibilities

Capture photos and videos of lab activities, classroom activities, seminars, events, student activities, and other Institute-related programs.
Edit short videos, photos, and digital media content for use on social media, newsletters, websites, and marketing materials.
Assist with maintaining and updating website content, including news items, event information, faculty and student highlights, research accomplishments, and general Institute updates.
Support monthly newsletter preparation by gathering content, organizing images, formatting updates, and assisting with written communications.
Maintain digital files, media libraries, and communications materials in an organized and accessible manner.
Assist with other marketing, outreach, and communications projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study or university work-study employment.
Current undergraduate or graduate student in good academic standing.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Interest in social media, marketing, communications, video production, digital media, or related areas.
Basic knowledge of social media platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X/Twitter, and YouTube.
Ability to take photos and videos using a phone, camera, or other recording equipment.
Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to maintain professionalism when representing the Institute online and in person.
Willingness to learn and follow Institute branding, communication standards, and university guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Canva, CapCut, or similar tools.
Experience creating social media posts, short videos, graphics, or newsletters.
Familiarity with website content management systems.
Basic graphic design skills using Canva, Adobe Express, Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar platforms.
Interest in science, engineering, research, higher education, or university communications.
Prior experience assisting with marketing, communications, photography, videography, or event promotion.

Salary Range

$20.00 / hour

Weekly Scheduled Hours

Maximum 19 hours/week

Working Conditions

This position may involve working in an office setting, attending department events, visiting labs or classrooms to capture content, and completing digital media tasks on a computer.
Some assignments may require walking between buildings or attending events during scheduled work hours.
May work around standard office conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Schedule

Work schedule is flexible based on the student’s class schedule and department needs. Some occasional event coverage may be requested with advance notice.

Supervision

The student will report to designated department Manager and will receive guidance on content priorities, social media expectations, website updates, branding standards, and communication procedures.

Required Materials

Resume/CV
Work-study Verification
Letter of Interest
Schedule/availability

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_acad_employment.html

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.